Tender

Shared Lives

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

15 Sep 2025 at 15:12

Planning

27 Aug 2025 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Lambeth is conducting an active procurement process titled "Shared Lives," aimed at providing social services for vulnerable adults, including those with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. This procurement falls under the services category in the social services industry and involves an open procurement method through a competitive flexible procedure. Taking place at the locality of Lambeth, London, this process is structured in two stages: initial conditions of participation followed by the tender stage. The procurement is scheduled to end its tender period on 15th October 2025, with an award period concluding on 27th January 2026. The total contract value amounts to approximately £1,668,000 GBP, with the service expected to commence on 1st February 2026, lasting until 31st January 2031, with possible extensions.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses involved in social services, particularly those specialising in the care and support of vulnerable individuals within family settings. Companies offering high-quality care services, with strong competencies in managing conditions such as learning disabilities and mental health, will find this an attractive prospect. Given the procurement method and criteria, both quality and pricing will be crucial factors, making this suitable for businesses that can competitively balance cost-effectiveness with high service standards. The potential for contract renewal further enhances the long-term business growth possibilities for successful participants.

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Notice Title

Shared Lives

Notice Description

Share lives scheme for vulnerable adults (learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, etc.), offering long-term placements, short breaks (respite) and day support withing family settings.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058eb9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056685-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,390,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,390,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
Contact Name
Lambeth Contract Management
Contact Email
corporatecontractmanagement@lambeth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02079262693

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW2 1RW
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Brixton Acre Lane
Westminster Constituency
Clapham and Brixton Hill

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